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Deep Color Fishing
Deep Color Fishing
Star5(99)

locationSt. Petersburg, FL

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Guests praise Captain Hank's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability

(46)
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clockIcon3-8 Hours

7 Trips

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Starts from$325

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Island Time Family Charters
Island Time Family Charters
Star5(90)

locationFlorida

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Customers rave about Captain Mikey's fish-finding expertise and exceptional service with kids

(49)
people1-5 Guests
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13 Trips

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Starts from$350

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Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Star5(59)

locationTampa, FL

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Customers praise Steven's expert local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

(47)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

15 Trips

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Starts from$500

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Big Angler Fishing Charters
Big Angler Fishing Charters
Star5(52)

locationClearwater, FL

17 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Andrew's fish-finding expertise and consistent big catches

(48)
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clockIcon8-12 Hours

3 Trips

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Starts from$1,595

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Playin' Hooky Charters
Playin' Hooky Charters
Star5(33)

locationSt. Petersburg

27 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about his fish-finding ability and impressive shark catches

(33)
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clockIcon4-10 Hours

6 Trips

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Burning Drag Fishing Charters
Burning Drag Fishing Charters
Star5(26)

locationSt Petersburg, FL

7 Yrs experience Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Customers rave about Curtis's fish-finding expertise and consistent limit catches

(26)
people1-2 Guests
clockIcon4 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Masi Boys Fishing Charters
Masi Boys Fishing Charters
Star5(23)

locationSt Petersburg

5 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Customers rave about Joe's local knowledge and consistent fish catches with patient teaching

(22)
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13 Trips

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Wicked Salty Fishing Charters
Wicked Salty Fishing Charters
Star5(21)

locationTampa

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about consistent catches and Captain Andy's expertise with kids and beginners

(21)
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5 Trips

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Nordic Fishing Charters and Excursions
Nordic Fishing Charters and Excursions
Star5(21)

locationTampa, FL

19 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Josh's fish-finding expertise and exceptional work with kids

(21)
people4-6 Guests
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22 Trips

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$125

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Florida Fish Invaders
Florida Fish Invaders
Star5(20)

locationHudson

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Customers rave about Captain Billy's local expertise and consistent fish catches every trip

(12)
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6 Trips

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Florida Snook Charters
Florida Snook Charters
Star5(19)

locationTarpon Springs, FL

17 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers rave about Saki's fish-finding expertise and consistent catches of Redfish, Snook, and Trout

(19)
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4 Trips

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Starts from$550

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Funked Up Fishing Charters
Funked Up Fishing Charters
Star5(18)

locationSt. Petersburg, FL

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Guests love Captain Johnny's local knowledge and ability to put them on fish all day

(18)
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16 Trips

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Complete Guide to Clearwater Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Clearwater - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Clearwater waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:
OffshoreStructuresReef

Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:
Offshore

Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:
NearshoreReef

Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:
OffshoreNearshore

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Size

7 - 9 lbs

Length

39" - 48"

Habitat:
ShallowWarm Water

Barracuda

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:
Brackish WatersOnshore

Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:
Offshore

Blacknose Shark

Size

22 - 42 lbs

Length

48" - 79"

Habitat:
NearshoreContinental Shelf

Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

Blue Shark

Size

60 - 121 lbs

Length

72" - 157"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:
NearshoreOnshore

Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:
WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Copper Shark

Size

374 - 672 lbs

Length

94" - 132"

Habitat:
BaysShoalsHarborsContinental ShelvesOffshore Islands

Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:
RiverLake

Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:
RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

Dusky Shark

Size

350 - 765 lbs

Length

130" - 168"

Habitat:
OnshoreOffshore

Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshore

Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

Goliath Grouper

Size

75 - 150 lbs

Length

50" - 98"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefBackcountryFlatsWreck

Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefsWrecks

Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:
RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:
Inshoreoffshore

Gulf Grouper

Size

72 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 78"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreRocky Reef

Hogfish

Size

8 - 24 lbs

Length

10" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Jolthead Porgy

Size

13 - 18 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:
offshorenearshorereefs

King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

King Of Herrings

Size

60 - 600 lbs

Length

120" - 312"

Habitat:
OffshoreOpen Ocean

Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreBay

Lake Trout

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

25" - 59"

Habitat:
Lake

Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:
Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:
LakePondRivers

Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

Leopard Shark

Size

10 - 44 lbs

Length

50" - 78"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReef

Lesser Amberjack

Size

8 - 12 lbs

Length

19" - 27"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:
Offshore

Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:
OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Pacific Bonito

Size

80-200+ lbs

Habitat:
Inshoreoffshore

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Size

10 - 43 lbs

Length

12" - 40"

Habitat:
Offshore

Permit

Size

9 - 60 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsOffshoreReefsJetties

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:
OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

Sand Perch

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

4" - 11"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsReefsWrecks

Sandbar Shark

Size

143 - 260 lbs

Length

20" - 71"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesOceanic Banks

Scalloped Hammerhead

Size

60 - 64 lbs

Length

59" - 169"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Scamp Grouper

Size

-13 - 32 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

Scup

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReef

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Shortfin Mako Shark

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

72" - 150"

Habitat:
Offshore

Smooth Hammerhead

Size

185 - 880 lbs

Length

96" - 197"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Snowy Grouper

Size

24 - 30 lbs

Length

30" - 38"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefWreckDeep Water

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:
OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

Southern Kingcroaker

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreRivermouth

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:
offshoreonshorenearshore

Speckled Hind

Size

40 - 66 lbs

Length

35" - 47"

Habitat:
NearshoreLedgesWreck

Spinner Shark

Size

60 - 120 lbs

Length

72" - 118"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreShallows

Spotted Weakfish

Size

3 - 17 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreCoastal River

Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Thresher Shark

Size

500 - 1120 lbs

Length

120" - 240"

Habitat:
NearshoreContinental ShelfInshoreOffshore

Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Vermilion Rockfish

Size

6 - 7 lbs

Length

14" - 22"

Habitat:
Reefsoffshore

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

Warsaw Grouper

Size

150 - 440 lbs

Length

65" - 92"

Habitat:
NearshoreReefDeepwater

White Grunt

Size

2 - 6 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:
OffshoreInshoreBackcountry

White Margate

Size

16 - 20 lbs

Length

10" - 30"

Habitat:
InshoreReefNearshoreOffshore

White Marlin

Size

45 - 65 lbs

Length

50" - 118"

Habitat:
Offshore

Yellowedge Grouper

Size

8 - 40 lbs

Length

26" - 45"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwaterReefWreck

Yellowfin Grouper

Size

18 - 22 lbs

Length

35" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:
Offshore

Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefWreck

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Fishing in Clearwater, Florida offers diverse opportunities from inshore charters through intracoastal waterways to offshore adventures four miles out, plus surf fishing along pristine beaches. Anglers target redfish, snook, tarpon, trout, grouper, snapper, king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, and Spanish mackerel using both live bait and custom tackle setups. The fishing experience centers on immediate action with guides locating productive spots quickly and maintaining steady catches throughout trips. Families particularly value the patient, educational approach that accommodates all skill levels from children to grandparents, creating memorable multi-generational adventures with consistent success rates and professional service.

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Based on 965 reviews by Guidesly users

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Tristan

June 30, 2025

Trip taken June 29, 2025

Inshore, AM - 4 hrs Trip
Trip Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guests
4 Guests
Joe was great, we had an excellent time and caught a lot of fish. Would highly recommend! 
Masi Boys Fishing Charters
Masi Boys Fishing Charters
Star5(23)

locationSt Petersburg

5 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Customers rave about Joe's local knowledge and consistent fish catches with patient teaching

(22)
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Zach B.

June 7, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
I recently spent four days fly-fishing with Captain Gage Vaughn from Southern Cut Charters—and what an incredible experience it was. As a newcomer to saltwater fly fishing, I was blown away by how much effort he put into ensuring I had a top-tier outing. From fishing under dock lights at night and wading beaches in search of cruising fish, to gliding through winding mangroves and shallow flats, every technique was expertly executed. Gage’s knowledge spans generations—he’s intimately familiar with the area, which clearly shines through in his trips. His operation is meticulously organized and provides options for every angler, no matter their skill level. He was well-prepared, diligent about our comfort, and his enthusiasm for guiding was both refreshing and inspiring. Beyond his guiding skills, he’s also a great conversationalist, photographer, motivational hype-man—and just a genuinely wonderful person. In short: Southern Cut Charters with Captain Gage Vaughn is a solid 10/10 for anyone looking for an unforgettable guiding experience.
Southern Cut Charters
Southern Cut Charters
Star5(4)

locationTarpon Springs, FL

5 Yrs experience Good with kids Technical Fishing Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views I Tie My Own Flies Saltwater Fishing Fly Fishing
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Praised for putting clients on fish quickly and exceptional saltwater fly fishing expertise

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Johnathan Rowe

June 2, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
My family and I had a blast fishing with Captain Mason! We did a quick 2 hour trip, but still had plenty of time to catch a lot of fish. Would highly recommend. Captain Mason was great with our two boys (11 and 13), taking time to teach them how to use open reels, and patiently helping them out when they got lines snagged. He is super professional and made us feel totally at ease. Booking was super smooth, all handled over a few text messages. Communication was great before the trip, as Mason kept us updated on the weather forecast. All in all, would absolutely book again next time we're in the area!
Finseekers Fishing Charters
Finseekers Fishing Charters
Star5(16)

locationClearwater

7 Yrs experience Good with kids Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Customers praise Mason's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with consistent catches

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Bob Pfeiffer

May 31, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Great experience. Great captain. Caught all kinds of fish . Overall just had a really good day. Highly recommend
Deep Color Fishing
Deep Color Fishing
Star5(99)

locationSt. Petersburg, FL

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Hank's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability

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7 Trips

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Ty H

May 10, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Had a fantastic inshore fishing trip with Sea Dawgs Fishing Charters and Captain Adam! He was incredibly friendly, laid-back, and made the entire day fun and effortless. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking to relax on the water, Captain Adam ensures a great experience for everyone. We stayed inshore, fished some productive spots, and landed plenty of catches without needing advanced skills. The boat was clean, comfortable, and fully outfitted, and Adam took care of everything so we could focus on enjoying ourselves. If you're after a stress-free, fun day of fishing with a knowledgeable and easygoing captain, I highly recommend booking with Sea Dawgs!
Sea Dawgs Fishing Charters
Sea Dawgs Fishing Charters
Star5(10)

locationTampa

30 Yrs experience Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers praise expert captains who guide them to productive spots for amazing catches

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